7 bad foods that are actually good for you

Are you shying away from bad foods that are actually good for you? With all the hoopla about healthful eating, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. As a nutrition consultant, I’ve come to realize there is no shortage of surprises and superstitions in the world of nutrition. Here are reasons to enjoy some of your favorites. Read full article >>

Let's Talk Food: Make guilt-free key lime pie with low-fat yogurt

Although yogurt is con­sidered a low-fat food, one must be aware that there are three types of yogurt, with varying amounts of milk fat.

Information about Cholesterol Testing

As a free service to you, CMBC will measure your total cholesterol level when performing other routine testing of your blood. You should be aware of the uses and limitations of cholesterol testing. If you would like a better understanding of the testing and this service, please read the following..

How to parent like a celebrity

Alicia Silverstone, Gisele Bundchen and January Jones bring star power to extreme mothering. What do experts say about chewing food for kids, vegan diets and more? "Mad Men" actress January Jones ate her placenta (to be fair, dried and made into a pill). Alicia Silverstone chews up veggies and deposits them mama-bird-style into her baby son's mouth.

The Stats on Statins: Should Healthy Adults Over 50 Take Them?

Everyone over 50 should take statins to lower their cholesterol, an editorial argued last week in The Lancet . The piece based its recommendation on a meta-analysis of 27 clinical trials published in the same issue that concluded statins significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in healthy people without posing substantial risks. Subsequent articles heralding ...